Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Afternoon in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Lady Lake, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
211 mi
340 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Lady Lake, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lady Lake, FL covers 211 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cape Coral Parkway East, Vincennes Boulevard, Coronado Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Cape Coral, FL
Full guide →Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 211 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 211 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cape Coral Parkway East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lady Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Parkway East | — | — |
| Vincennes Boulevard | — | — |
| Coronado Parkway | — | — |
| Del Prado Boulevard South | — | — |
| Del Prado Boulevard North | — | — |
| North Tamiami Trail | — | — |
| Tuckers Grade | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cape Coral Parkway East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Lady Lake, FL.
1
Start on the route
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
3
Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard
358 ft
·
13 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
5
Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vincennes Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Coronado Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coronado Parkway
7
Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard South
8
Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Del Prado Boulevard North
9
Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail
10 mi
·
12 min
·
North Tamiami Trail
10
Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Tuckers Grade
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 75 North: Tampa
12
Merge slight left
169 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
14
Turn right
131 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn right
5.3 mi
·
7 min
16
Turn left onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
18
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
20
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
22
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
197 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
24
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
26
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
200 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Buena Vista Boulevard
28
Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Buena Vista Boulevard
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Buena Vista Boulevard
30
Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Buena Vista Boulevard
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
32
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
34
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
36
Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buena Vista Boulevard
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
20 ft
·
Stillwater Trail
38
Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Stillwater Trail
39
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Stillwater Trail
40
Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stillwater Trail
41
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard
292 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morse Boulevard
42
Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
Morse Boulevard
43
Continue on Morse Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Morse Boulevard
44
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Morse Boulevard
45
Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morse Boulevard
46
Turn right onto County Road 466
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 466
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lady Lake, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Coral, FL
This is one driving day of about 211 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.5 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lady Lake, FL
The final approach into Lady Lake, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lady Lake, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.59 one way
$67.17 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $36.53 | $73.07 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.23 | $78.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.59 | $93.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.13 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.46 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.54 | $13.50 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lady Lake, FL
Afternoon in Lady Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lady Lake, FL covers 211 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cape Coral Parkway East, Vincennes Boulevard, Coronado Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lady Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Coral, FL to Lady Lake, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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